Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Pepper
Variety Name: Chili Pie F1
Genus: Capsicum
Species: annuum
Year: 2017
Common Name: Pepper
Type: Edible – Vegetable
Breeder: Clover Seed Co., Ltd., marketed by Pure Line Seed
Close Market Comparison: Cajun Belle F1, Mexi Belle F1
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Normal
Season Type: Warm season
Staking Required: Yes
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 18-32 inches
Fruit Color (Harvest): Green or red
Fruit Shape: Bell
Fruit Size: 2 inches by 2.5 inches
Fruit Weight: 2 ounces
Fruit Flavor Description: Slight pungent
Number Of Fruits Per Plant: 25-30
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Garden Spacing: 2-3 feet
Days To Harvest (Sowing Seed): Not recommended
Days To Harvest (Transplant): 65-70
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
HOW TO GROW
Start seeds 6-8 weeks prior to transplant target date. Keep temperatures at above 65degrees F for good germination and seedling growth. Transplant outside when night temperatures are over 50 degrees F. Space them 2 – 3 feet apart under full sun. Will require stalking.
Jeni Cullen, Eden Park, Cincinnati, OH –
An adorable little pepper with great flavor. Good as an ornamental as well as an edible.